Platform Fee Calculator
Work backward from the amount you want to keep. Enter your desired payout and the platform percentage to calculate the listing or invoice price that covers the fee.
Calculate with assumptions you can explain.
Adding the fee percentage to your target does not fully recover a percentage-based fee, because the platform deducts its percentage from the larger amount charged. Dividing by the percentage you keep gives the correct gross price.
- 01Enter the amount you want to receive after the platform deduction.
- 02Copy the exact fee shown for your account, offer or transaction.
- 03Use the calculated gross price as the marketplace listing or invoice amount.
- 04Check for fixed, tax, currency-conversion or withdrawal charges separately.
Platform fee FAQ
Why not just add 20% to my target?
Adding 20% to $1,000 gives $1,200, but a 20% deduction from $1,200 leaves only $960. Working backward avoids that shortfall.
Does this include fixed transaction fees?
This general calculator handles one percentage. Use the Stripe or PayPal calculator for a percentage plus a fixed transaction charge.
Are platform fees tax deductible?
Treatment depends on your country and business structure. Keep transaction records and ask a qualified local tax professional.